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Use of Proceeds: The Company shall use the proceeds from this financing for working
capital purposes.
Dividends: The Company will not pay dividends on its shares of Common Stock or
any other stock which is junior to the Series A Preferred Stock unless a
like dividend is paid on all shares of Series A Preferred Stock on a pro
rata “as converted” basis.
Conversion: Each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall be convertible, at any time,
at the option of the holder, into shares of Common Stock, at an initial
conversion ratio of one share of Common Stock for each share of Series
A Preferred Stock. Mandatory conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock
upon the effectiveness of a registration statement covering a firmly and
fully underwritten public offering of Common Stock of the Company by a
reputable underwriter acceptable to the Investors at a price which equals
or exceeds five times the purchase price per share of the Series A
Preferred Stock and where the aggregate gross proceeds received by
the Company exceeds $25 million (a “Qualified Public Offering”).
Voting Rights: On all matters submitted for stockholder approval, each share of Series
A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to such number of votes as is equal to
the number of shares of Common Stock into which such shares are
convertible. In addition, the Company shall not, without the prior consent
of the holders of at least a majority of the then issued and outstanding
Series A Preferred Stock, voting as a separate class:
Liquidation Preference: The holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall have preference upon
liquidation over all holders of Common Stock and over the holders of any
other class or series of stock that is junior to the Series A Preferred Stock
for an amount equal to the greater of (i) amount paid for such Series A
Preferred Stock plus any declared or accrued but unpaid dividends, and
(ii) the amount which such holder would have received if such holder’s
shares of Series A Preferred Stock were converted to Common Stock
immediately prior to such liquidation. Thereafter, the holders of Common
Stock will be entitled to receive the remaining assets. For purposes of
this section, a merger, consolidation, sale of all or substantially all of the
Company's assets, or other corporate reorganization shall constitute a
liquidation, unless the holders of at least a majority of the Series A
Preferred Stock vote otherwise.
Board of Directors: The Board of Directors of the Company shall be composed of five
members. Of these five members, the holders of the Series A Preferred
Stock shall have the right to designate two directors (one of such two
directors to be designated by ABC Ventures, the other by XYZ Capital),
and the founders of the Company shall have the right to designate two
directors. The remaining director shall be designated by such four
directors.
Options and Vesting: All stock and options held by founders, management, and employees
shall vest over a four-year period. Stock currently held by founders will
be considered to be [%] vested as of the closing of this financing with the
balance to vest in equal monthly installments over four years. All others
shall vest in equal monthly installments over four years with a one-year
cliff at the beginning of the vesting term. Change of control provisions to
provide for no more than an additional [%] for founders and select
management and one year for all others.
The Company will bear all expenses related to all registrations and
underwritings.
Affirmative Covenants: While any Series A Preferred Stock is outstanding, the company will:
c) Submit all reports required under the Internal Revenue Code and the
regulations promulgated thereunder.
Right of First Refusal: Holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall have a pro rata right, based on
their percentage of fully diluted equity interest in the company, with an
under subscription right up to the total number of shares being offered, to
participate in subsequent stock issuances.
Other Provisions: The purchase agreement shall include standard and customary
representations and warranties of the Company, and the other
agreements prepared to implement this financing shall contain other
standard and customary provisions. Definitive agreements will be drafted
by counsel to the Investors. This term sheet is intended by the parties to
be non-binding.
Expenses: The Company will reimburse the holders of Series A Preferred Stock for
reasonable legal fees in connection with the transaction, payable at
closing and only in the event that the transactions contemplated by this
term sheet are consummated, up to a limit of [AMOUNT].
Conditions to Closing: Closing shall be subject to the standard and customary conditions,
including the completion of due diligence and the delivery to the investors
of a legal opinion of counsel to the Company, regarding standard and
customary matters and satisfactory to the Investors and their legal
counsel.